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Smoky Quartz and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Smoky Quartz and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Ludlamite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Smoky Quartz and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Smoky Quartz and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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